Hawthorn Woods by Patrick Canning Book Review and Author Interview
When a specific genre peaks in popularity, it can be very difficult to find original stories within that genre. The mystery genre is always in season but even more so
Robert Wise: The Motion Pictures Book Review and Author Interview
There’s a reason why people pay to look at paintings that are thousands of years old. There’s a reason why we still read Shakespeare plays in school. It’s because great
My Top 10 Books Read in 2020
December 28th will mark the two-year anniversary of Laura’s Books and Blogs. My site underwent big changes in 2020. Most notably, my blog transformed primarily into a book blog. Along
Author Interview with Laura Sgroi
Did you ever wish you could Google something and realized that you can’t? Some questions have no answers, and life doesn’t come with a guide to help you through. However,
Author Interview with Heidi Patullo
Whenever a writer experiences something interesting, their first thought is to write it down. The challenge for memoir writers is to go through their catalog of life experiences and pick
Tips for Writing About Addiction and Other Sensitive Topics for Young Children by Patrick Bailey
When going through drug rehab or when experiencing any other sensitive situation, it is vital to know how to process this information when engaging with children. For example, writing about
The Smilodon by E.K. Ndanguzi Book Review and Author Interview
Some books are hard to describe. They don’t fall into a straightforward genre, and they don’t follow a cookie cutter plot that can be laid out within a few sentences.
Author Interview with Trish Ahjel Roberts
The title of writer is so generic that it can mean so many things. For Trish Ahjel Roberts, being a writer means using her personal story to help others. Below
Book Review: The Land of Twilight Trilogy by Charmayne Hafen
Middle grade literature is filled with stories about children discovering other worlds and dimensions and coming out having a learned a lesson from their visit. Oftentimes, the majority of the
Gabby Makes a Friend Picture Book Review and Author Interview
Below is a review of the picture book Gabby Makes a Friend by Chris Elle Dove along with an interview with the author about her book and writing. Find out
Blood from Stone Film Review
If you’ve seen one vampire movie, you haven’t seen them all. Vampires are one of the most versatile movie monsters there are, and their immortality means that they’re used to
Book Review: Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother
I’m a film fan who has always been drawn to bizarre stories about misunderstood outcasts. So the familiar scrawl of long, skinny handwriting forming the credits before an Addams Family
Apple and Blueberry Crumble Recipe by Sarah of A Spoonful of Vanilla
By: Sarah of A Spoonful of Vanilla I am Sarah, owner of A Spoonful of Vanilla. I am 25 and live in Edinburgh with my partner. I started sharing my
Giving Myself a Tarot Card Reading
No matter what your belief system, it’s human nature to seek out the answers to the unknown. Some of us pray. Others read books. Some study science. Others meditate. No
Experience Essays by the Blogging Community
This collection of essays below is a mixed bag of experiences from four different bloggers who detail common yet personalized moments that you may or may not have experienced as